As a Residential Support worker your clients could include children in care, or adults with physical or learning disabilities, mental health problems, addiction issues or other emotional or social needs.
Your day-to-day tasks might include:
* Checking residents’ needs and progress
* Providing physical care, which could include bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding.
* Providing one-to-one counselling or group therapy sessions.
* Teaching daily living skills like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits.
* Providing leisure and creative activities in a safe and supportive setting.
* Helping residents to deal with problems and become independent.
* Talking with residents' families and arranging family and home visits.
You'll need:
* The ability to get on with people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust.
* Tact, patience and understanding
* Computer literacy and administration skills.
* Mental strength, to cope with challenging situations and clients.
Whilst working as a Residential Support worker you will be expected to keep accurate records and write reports. These may be used in case reviews and future care plans.
Hours: 40 hours
£28000 Per year